2008 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · MM08 FPJ

The most recent DVSA test on 28 October 2024 resulted in a PASS, although five advisories were recorded at the same time, indicating a vehicle that is presently roadworthy but accumulating notable wear. Two days prior, the vehicle failed on three major defects relating to the supplementary restraint system warning lamp, the offside rear position lamp, and the horn; all were rectified prior to the pass, but their presence so close together suggests intermittent electrical gremlins rather than a one-off fault. The overall maintenance trend from 2020 onwards shows a steady pattern of small advisories escalating into more significant items by 2024, with brake disc wear, tyre edge wear, an exhaust mounting defect, and repeated steering and power steering advisories all surfacing over the cycle. The 2022 minor advisory for a deteriorated nearside drive shaft CV boot is particularly worth flagging, as neglected CV boots lead to joint failure, vibration under acceleration, and eventual grease loss. With 115,443 miles recorded over approximately 18 years, the vehicle is averaging around 6,400 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical light commercial or family use for a Renault Kangoo of this vintage. The mileage progression across MOT records appears consistent and plausible, with no obvious gaps that would suggest long periods of standing, which is reassuring for drivetrain and suspension condition but does mean high-mileage wear items such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels, diesel injectors (if applicable), and suspension bushes have been worked hard throughout their service life. The fact that the odometer has continued to climb steadily each year indicates the vehicle remains in active service rather than having been laid up, which tends to mitigate concerns over seized brake calipers or perished fuel lines from inactivity. A prospective buyer should treat the advisories from the 2024 pass as a forecast of imminent maintenance expenditure. The front brake discs showing pitting and scoring will cause brake shudder under heavy braking and reduced efficiency in wet conditions, so discs and likely pads should be inspected for lipping, runout, and pad剩 life on a test drive. The nearside front tyre worn on its edge suggests front suspension geometry issues, most likely perished or worn front wishbone bushes, droplinks, or top mounts; listen for clonks over speed humps and uneven scrub across the front tyres. The exhaust mounting defect should be physically inspected for cracking or missing rubber hangers, as a collapsing exhaust can mask deeper corrosion in the downpipe and rear silencer. The CV boot advisory from 2022 must be visually confirmed as replaced, as a split boot left unattended will destroy the constant velocity joint and lead to costly hub replacement. Further to the advisory items, the 2024 failure for an airbag warning lamp is significant; the SRS system should be electronically scanned for stored fault codes before purchase, as intermittent airbag faults can stem from clock spring failure, seat belt pretensioner wiring, or crash sensor issues, and rectification costs can be substantial. The repeated horn failures across 2023 and 2024 suggest a wiring or relay issue rather than a simple horn replacement. On the steering side, the persistent advisories on track rod end play and power steering seepage from 2020 onwards warrant a hands-on check for free play at the front wheels with the engine off, and a thorough inspection of the power steering rack and pipes for wetness, corrosion, and hose deterioration. Given the age and mileage, the buyer should also verify the timing belt or chain service interval has been observed, check all fluid levels and colours, examine the underbody for corrosion particularly around suspension mounting areas and sills, and confirm that the 12V battery is holding charge, as ageing batteries cause erratic electronic behaviour that may explain some of the recent lamp and instrument faults.